GUWAHATI, Oct 26: Binu Baruah, a central figure in the famous Radha Govinda Baruah family and one of the founder directors of the Asam Bani of the Assam Tribune Group of Publications, died at her Rajgarh residence on Saturday night due to age-related ailments. She was 95.
Born on August 12, 1931 to Durga Prasad Borthakur and Hemilata Borthakur, she married the late Tulsi Govinda Baruah, who also served as chairman of the Assam Tribune Group of Publications.
She went to school alongside noted personalities, including Dr Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi and Dr Lakshahira Das.
Remembering Baruah on her death, Ritu Baruah, a director of the Assam Tribune group, recalled the central role she played in holding the family together.
“She played a crucial role in shaping the Baruah family. Among many other things, we miss the Magh Bihu celebrations where she (Binu Baruah) took the lead and the whole family celebrated together,” Ritu Baruah said.
Family members recalled that she led household affairs and kept the family close-knit.
Beyond her family, Baruah was also associated with various social and cultural activities. She was a founding member of Mitali Sangha, an organisation known for its initiatives in social, cultural, educational and economic development.
She was also fond of travelling and often hosted prominent personalities at her residence, including celebrated wrestler and actor Dara Singh.
She was the mother of three children, including two sons and a daughter, and had several grandchildren, including journalist Ragini Baruah, great-grandchildren and other family members.
Baruah’s last rites were performed at the Nabagraha crematorium on Sunday in the presence of family members and well-wishers.
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Staff Reporter